Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,296, Howell Freeman, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
W.C.
Freeman, Howell
N. 19,296
or Howel
B.L. Mt. 51,885-160-55
born in Va.
Hannah
CONTENTS

Kannah
51 685
See Bounty Land papers
West Tennessee 29.583
Howell Freeman
  of Dickson Co. in the State of Tennessee    who was a Pr. Inf. Co., in the company  commanded      by Captain Morris  of the Regt.  commanded     by Col. Eaton  in the N. Carolina      time for Private Inf. 15 months    50.00    " Cav. 3 "    12.50       $62.50  
Inscribed on the Roll of West Tennessee at the rate of 62 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Dec r , 1834, and sent to Hon. C. Johnson M.R.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1834  218.75    Semi-ant. allowance ending 6 th March '35  31.25     $250.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E-2 Vol. 7 Page 90
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6465 Tennessee. Nashville Hannah Freeman, widow of Howell Freeman, N.C. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private of Infy. & Cav.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 62 dollars 50 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 15 th day of Oct. 1853. and sent to
Wm James, Charlotte, Dickson Co. Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 253. Vol. H

201. 4 34 Sch Mar 3/55
Aug. 13/55
Hannah Freeman wid. Israel Freeman Pmo
Private
57. B. Troops
Rev. War.
Rec pension
Sum - 29583
Ad 160 acs fany 7/59
Dodge
Mr. James Charlotte
St. W. fame East 9 do Barn Nov 4/58
Vol I = 140

State of Tennessee, } ss. County of Humphreys, } Personally appeared before me Robert Smith, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the county and State aforesaid. Hannah Sneeman, Widow of Howell Sneeman deceased, and after being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she was married to Howell Sneeman a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, on the 4 th day of March A.D. 1830 by one Howell Farnish, a Justice of the Peace, said Marriage was solemnised in the county of Dickson, State aforesaid. And that her said Husband Howell Sneeman died at his Residence in the county of Dickson, and State aforesaid on the 4 th day of May A.D. 1836 and that she has not since been married to any Person, but is now a Widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Pension to which she may be entitled to receive p. Act. 3 rd day of February A.D. 1853. Sworn to and subscribed } before me this 3 rd day } Hannah over Sneeman of December A.D. 1859 } M c L.
Robert Smith Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee ss. County of Humphreys
Personally appeared before me Robert Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowell and after being duly sworn according to Law, declare that they were personally present at the Marriage of Harvel Freeman and Hannah Watts (Mrs) Hannah Freeman - said Marriage was solemnised by one Harvel Farnish a Justice of the Peace in Dickson County State aforesaid. On the 4 th day of March A.D. 1830
And Moreover, that the said Harvel Freeman, aforesaid, died at his Residence in the County of Dickson and State aforesaid. On the 4 th day of May A.D. 1834.
That they were acquainted with the said Harvel Freeman from the time of his Marriage, as above, till his death and also with Hannah Freeman from the date of her Marriage till the

the present period (3) - and that she is now the Widow of the said Howell Welshman, deceased -
And that they are not interested in the Pension for which she is Applying.
Sworn to me subscribed & before me this 3 rd day of March A.D. 1859. } Sarah H. Walker mark Milly Ann Crowell, } her mark
Subscribed Robert Smith
State of Tennessee County of Humphreys
I Robert Smith, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for this county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Sarah H. Walker, and Milly Ann Crowell, the above aged widow, and I do hereby certify that these persons are of respectable standing in Society - That Testimony as declared under an Oath is entitled to full faith and credit in any court of Record or Jurisdiction.

And that I am (4) that interested in the claim for which Hannah Sullivan, Widow of George Sullivan, is applying for, Given from under my hand and official signature this 3 rd day of December, 1855 G.
Robert Smith J.P.
State of Tennessee } I, Levi McCollum Clerk of the County Humphreys County } Court of said County, do hereby Certify That Robert Smith Esqr before whom the foregoing decl- aration and affidavits were made is now & was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and state aforesaid, duly Elected Commissioned and qualified as such and That his signature is genuine
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at office the 6 th day of December A.D. 1856
Levi McCollum Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 -
State of Tennessee ss. On this day personally appeared David Freeman to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing application.
Oct Term 1834
Given under my hand this 14 th day of October 1834 personally appeared in open court before the court of Pleas & Sessions in and for now sitting David Freeman a resident of S.T. County of Hickman and state of Tennessee seventy four years of age first time sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as follows in state - First he entered the service in Franklin County North Carolina where he then resided - as a substitute in the place of a son - (in 1777) he entered the service for a term of three months, he entered the service under Col. Britton in 1778 in the service of the Continental Army. They rendezvoused at Newbern where they joined the army under the command of Gen. Gates and were marched from thence to S th bor- ough where they joined some more troops. From thence they marched to King's Town where they joined the main body of the militia under General Ash. They were then marched under the command of the question officers to what was called the White House about ten miles from Charleston South Carolina From thence they marched to Augusta upon

the war and where they crossed the River and went to the mouth of Pine Creek in the State of Georgia. They were then in pursuit of the British who were supposed to be retreating from Augusta. He states that when they got to the Pine Creek the bridge across the creek had been destroyed, in consequence of which they were detained several days, while waiting at the mouth of Pine Creek. They were attacked by the British who took some few prisoners and killed a few. They then retreated back to the white house in South Carolina where they remained until they were discharged. He took a written discharge but thinking it of no service he either lost or destroyed it long since. He then went back to his home in Franklin county North Carolina having served out his term of three months. Sometime in the year 1781 he again entered the service as a volunteer in the Continental line in Franklin county North Carolina under Captain Robertson. He states that early Robertson for a term of three months. He marched under Capt Robertson from Guilford (Franklin county, North Carolina) through Wake County to Guilford County. He states that the company in which he served was employed in foraging for the army and that they had not joined the main army when the battle was fought at Guilford Court House. They then were on the way to join the army and got in hearing of the cannon before the battle was over. They marched on and joined the main army at Ramsour's mill. The main army, was then under the command of General Green. They were then marched with the main army from Ramsour's mill to Camden in South Carolina where their term of service

expired and they were discharged and went home a few days before the Battle of Seven Pines. In the South he served three months as a private under the above named officer. Before he got home he was mustered into a new private for a term of twelve months but was allowed forty days to stay at home. When his forty days which had been allowed for staying home had been expired he joined the service entered the service under a recruiting officer by the name of Capt. L. Armstrong at Halifax in North Carolina. They were then marched marched by Captain Armstrong to the high hills of Danville where we joined the main army under Genl. Green when we joined the main army under Genl. Green the states that he was put under the command of one Capt. Sharp. The Battle of the Seven Springs had been fought a short time before he joined the army and little or no fighting of any consequence took place afterwards. He states that they were marched in about 10 different places in South Carolina but nothing of importance occurred. During this time he recollects that he was under Maj. Donoho. He further states that a short time after they joined the army his company was placed under the command of Capt. Devord or Howard - a short time before their time expired they were under Capt. Bush. During this last mentioned time his company which he belonged was under the command of Col. Ayte and Maj. Donoho. When the term of service had expired his company was marched to Campden and discharged. In this tour he served twelve months as a private which added to his two former terms of service makes in all eighteen months service.

when he served as a private. He received written discharges but has not them. He has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. He hereby all claims relinquishes to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the upon of any state or territory.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Interrogatories — 1. Where and in what year were you born?
1. I was born in the state of Virginia according to information — and in the year 1760.
2. Have you any record of your age?
3. No. My father having kept records in his family Bible but the same is lost or destroyed. I have no further record of my age.
3. Where were you living when called into service?
4. Where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live?
5. I was living in Franklin County North Carolina when called into service. I remained in my declaration until the war. I moved to South Carolina during the war. I then moved back into North Carolina where I lived till I moved to the state of Georgia. From there I moved into this state and resided in many places. From there I moved back to the state of Kentucky where I lived till I moved back to this county where I have lived ever since.
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute and for what reason?

I Field Farris Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Dickson do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Howell Freeman for a license
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal affixed the seal of said Court done at office in Charlotte this 8 th day of October 1834.
Field Farris Clerk of Dickson County Court in the State of Tennessee

Answer I entered the service just as soon as I could be to use the word - and I was soon I volunteered - in my third year I was discharged
1. State the names of those of the officers of the Col. H.C. who were with the Col. when you joined it
2. In addition to the officers whose names are set out in the above description I can recall to have seen with them the following
3. The following officers were with the Col. - Lieut. Marion who - several times helped and supported us - Lieut. Washington of the Col. - Col. Lee of the Col. - for further particulars refer to my declaration
4. Did you ever receive any charge from the Col. or of the Col. by whom was it given and what was the same
5. I received regular discharge at the end of my term of service
6. State the persons to whom you are indebted in the present or past and the amount of each and certify as to your character, good or bad, and that which your services as a soldier in the revolution was when with Scott, Hovey, or Williams and Guilford Mills and all of the men of the Col. to whom my life has been - I know of no further State that there is no clergyman who can be procured to attend to this term of service more to my knowledge the day and year above stated
Test Friedrich Fassar clerk
Howard his Freeman mark
Mr. Nehemiah Scott, Hovey, Williams and Guilford Mills residing in the county of ... and state aforesaid hereby

...the ... and ... a ... blow ... ...the ... declaration ... ...that he ... was ... years old ... ...the ... in the neighborhood ... ...the ...
Hon. C. Johnson
Hon. C. Johnson
C. Scott H. W. Turner Guilford Mills 32/82 1/1/82
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing putting the interrogatories prescribed by the ... that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Nehemiah Scott and Howard W. Turner and Guilford Mills who have signed the preceding certificates are residents of Jackson County that they are credible persons, & that their statements are entitled to credit
Daniel H. Williams Morton Dickson J. B. Boorman President

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
FORM OF DECLARATION FOR WIDOW OF A DECEASED OFFICER OR SOLDIER.
State of Tennessee, County of Shelby
On this the third day of August A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Freeman aged 68 years, a resident of Shelby County in the State of Tennessee , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Harvey Freeman , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain James M. [?] in the Regiment of [?] commanded by [?] in the war with of the Revolution declared by
the United States on the
That her said husband
the
day of
A. D.,
on or about
of
and continued in actual service in said war for the term of
for the term
and was honorably discharged at
on the
day of
A. D.,
She further states that she was married to the said Harvey Freeman in Shelby county
State of Tennessee on the fourth day of March A. D., 1834
by one Reuben Smith a Justice of the Peace and that
her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth [?] that her said husband died at
at his home in Shelby on the fourth day of March A. D., 1834 and that she is now a widow. and that her said husband was on the pension list at the time of his death, and had received his pension in Nashville, State of Tennessee.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3d, 1855."
We, J. L. Mcmakin and John M. Meador residents of Shelby county in the State of Tennessee upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Freeman in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
John M. Meador J. L. Mcmakin
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Robert Smith J. P.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City.
SIR:—I request that my claim to Bounty Land, under the Act of Congress, passed March 3, 1855, be examined, and if I am entitled to Land, that the Warrant or Certificate therefor be sent to at Nashville Tennessee, who I hereby constitute my Attorney in fact for that purpose and for my benefit.
Acknowledged before me, the third day of August A. D., 1855
Robert Smith J. P.
Elizabeth Freeman 
State of Tennessee, County of _____
I,
Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify

nd m- ce,
State of Tennessee § ss. Humphreys County § Personally appeared before me Robert Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, being duly qualified to admin- ister Oaths. Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowell and after being duly sworn according to law declare that they were personally present and heard the Marriage ceremony at the Marriage of Howard Freeman and Hannah Freeman (Miley) whose name before the Marriage was Hannah (Lacy) and that they were Married in the Free county State of Tennessee, on the seventh day of March, A.D. 1830, by me Robert Smith a Justice of the Peace, and they further state that they are disinterested, as to whether Hannah Freeman obtains the Dower for which she is a petitioning widow.
Sworn to and subscribed § before me this third day of § Sarah his Walker August A.D. 1835. § Milly Ann her Crowell Robert Smith § Justice of the Peace.
State of Tennessee § Humphreys County § I certify that J. Robert Smith — — — an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, is hereby certified that I am well acquainted with Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowell and do hereby certify that they are creditable persons whose Oaths are entitled to credit in any court of Record. Robert Smith Justice of the Peace.

State of Tennessee } ss Humphreys County }
Personally appeared before me Robert Smith and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, being duly qualified to administer (oaths) Sarah Wolker and Milly Ann Crowell after being duly sworn according to Law, declare that they were personally acquainted with Thawel Freeman the husband of Hannah Freeman, and that he died at his residence in Dickson County, State of Tennessee, on the fourth day of May 1836. and they further declare, that the said Thawel Freeman was, a Revolutionary Pensioner, at the time of his decease, and that he received his Pension at the Agency for paying Pensions in Nashville Tennessee and that the said Hannah Freeman is the Widow of the said Thawel Freeman deceased. Sworn to and subscribed before me this third day of August, A.D. 1835
Robert Smith J.P. Justice of the Peace.
Sarah her Wolker mark
Milly Ann her Crowell mark
State of Tennessee } ss I, Levi McCollum, Clerk of the County Court of Humphreys County, said County, do hereby certify that Robert Smith Esqr. whose signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavits, was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Duly elected Commissioned and qualified as such, and that the signature thereunto purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of said Court at office the 4 th day of August, 1835, Levi McCollum Clerk,

State of Tennessee } S. B. County of Humphreys } Personally appeared before me Robert Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Hannah Freeman, and after being duly sworn according to Law, declares that she cannot obtain second evidence of her Marriage, having applied to the Clerk, of the County Court of the County (Sickton in Tennessee in which she was Married to David Freeman - her late husband, deceased). She is therefore under the necessity of proving the Marriage by other Witnesses to the fact. She further declares, that she has not, except in this instance - made an application for Dower's Law. or a Dower Warrant - and has never received any Dower, or Dower Warrant for the Military services of any Person. and that there exists no second evidence of said Marriage, in any Clerk's office to her knowledge. Sworn to and subscribed { her before me, this 13 day of { Hannah D. Freeman, September A.D. 1854 } mark Robert Smith J.P. Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee } S. B. County of Humphreys } Personally appeared before me Robert Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowell and after

being duly sworn in according to Law, declare that that they were personally present at the Marriage of Harwell Freeman to Hannah Voty - new Sarah Freeman - his Widow that said Marriage occurred in the State of Tennessee, county of Dickson, and was solemnized by Rev. David C. Parrish a Minister of the Gospel, on the 4 th day of March in the Year A.D. 1830 and they are not interested in the claim for Dower's Land or a Dower's Land Warrant for which she - Hannah Freeman - is applying as the Widow of Harwell Freeman, her late husband.
Sworn to and subscribed before this 13 th day of September A.D. 1836 Robt Smith J.P.
Sarah her Walker mark
Milly her Ann her Crowell mark
Justice of the Peace.
State of Tennessee county of ss. county of Humphreys } ss. Robert Smith As a Chief Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowell and that they are persons of respectable standing in society (Who are Part(s) herein applicants) are Worthy of Record evidence in any court of Record in Jurisdiction and also Worthy of Credit - in any court.
Given under my hand and Official Signature this 13 th day of September A.D. 1836 R Smith J.P.
Justice of the Peace.

State of Tennessee } I, Levi M c Collum Clerk of the County Humphreys County } Court of said County, do hereby Certify that Robt Smith Esqr Whose signature appears to The foregoing affidavits and Certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid, Duly elected Commissioned and qualified as such and that full faith and Credit are due and should be given to all his official acts in Courts of Justice and else Where and that the signature there to purpor- ting to be his is genuine.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set My hand and affixed the seal of said County at Office the 26 th Day of September 1856
Levi M c Collum, Clerk,
Additional Proof to Declaration No 208.434 - Dated 3 March 1853

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Howard or Howell Freeman , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. 19296.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 1779 3 mos. Pvt. Brutain Harris. Eaton N.C.   1781 3 mos. Robertson   1781 12 mos. Sharp. Purvis & Bush Lytle  
Battles engaged in, Brier Creek.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Franklin Co. No 6.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 7. 1834. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Dickson Co. Tenn.
Age at date of application, born in Va in 1760.
Remarks: He married Mch. 4. 1830 in Dickson Co. Tenn. Hannah Doty. He died in Dickson Co. Tenn May 4. 1836, and she was at pension on an ap. ex. Dec 3. 1856 while a resident of Humphrey Co. Tenn. She was 80 years of age in 1867.
The only Horace Freeman found on the Rev War Records of this Bureau
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Office note: Soldier never claimed service in Capt. Gant's Co. 10 N.C.

State of Tennessee } ss Humphrey County } Personally appeared before me J. M. McAdoo an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State of said. Hannah Freeman widow of Howell Freeman deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and after said Hannah Freeman being duly sworn according to Law declares that she is the widow of Howell Freeman as above stated and that she was married to Howell Freeman in the County of Dickson and State of said on the 4 th day of March in the year A.D. 1830 by One Howell Parrish a Justice of the Peace and that her Late Husband Howell Freeman died at his Residence in the County of Dickson and State of said on the 4 th day of May in the year A.D. 1836 and that she applied for and obtained for act 3 rd of March 1855 a 160 Acre Land Warrant No 51,885 as the widow of said Howell Freeman her Late husband deceased and that she has not married any person since the death of her said Husband Howell Freeman and that she is yet his widow—
The Object in filing this Declaration is to obtain the Pension to which she may be entitled to receive as the widow of her Late Husband deceased Howell Freeman for 2 nd Section of the act of February the 3 rd 1855 She further declares that her husband Howell Freeman deceased was a Pensioner of the United States and drew his pension at the agency for paying pensions in Nashville Tennessee } Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 st day September 1858 J. M. McAdoo Justice of the Peace for said County Hannah Freeman mark

State of Tennessee (SS).
Humphreys County } Personally appeared before Me J M McAdoo an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State of our said Sarah Walker and Milly Ann Crowl and after being duly sworn according to Law declares. That. They were personally present and Eye witnesses to the Marriage of Howell Freeman and Hannah Doty And that they were Married in the County of Dickson State of our said on the 4 th day of March A D 1830 by one Howell Parrish a Justice of the Peace and that the said Howell Freeman died at his residence in the County of Dickson and State of our said on the 4 th day of May A D 1836 and that they have been well acquainted with Hannah Freeman Ever since the death of her husband Howell Freeman and are certain that she has not married since the death of her husband Howell Freeman and that she is yet his widow and that they are not interested in the claim or Pension for which she is applying. Sarah his Walker mark
Sworn to and subscribed
before me the 21 st day of September Milly Ann his Crowl A D 1858 J M McAdoo mark
Justice of the Peace for said County

State of Tennessee } Humphreys County } SS
I J. M. McAdoo an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Humphreys and State of aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Sarah Walker and Milly A. Crowsell Residents of the County and State of aforesaid and that they are persons of Respectable Standing in Society Whose assertions on Oath are Entitled to full faith & credit in any Courts Equity or Record and that I am not interested in the pension for which Hannah Freeman is applying given from under My hand and official Signature the 21 st day of September A.D. 1858.
J. M. McAdoo (JP) Justice of the Peace for said County
State of Tennessee } SS Humphreys County }
Sir I wish My claim to a pension to be Examined for 2 nd Section of Act 3 rd February 1853 and if I Am Entitled to a pension that the Certificate therefor be sent to W m James of Charlotte Dickson County Tennessee Who I hereby constitute My attorney in fact for that purpose and for My Benefit acknowledged before Me 21 st day of Sept- 1858
Hannah her Freeman mark
J. M. McAdoo (JP) Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee } I Levi M. Collum Clerk of the Humphreys County } County Court of said County, Do hereby Certify that J. M. McAdoo Esqr. before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavit were made Is now and was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State Duly Elected Commissioned and qualif- ied as such Justice, and that his signature thereto is g c
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at office In the Town of Waverley on the 23 rd day of September A.D 1858 Levi M. Collum, Clerk

Department of the Interior Pension Office, Official
W. B. Paynton
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Admiral Freeman
and
Howell

7110
Hannah Freeman widow of Horace Freeman Humphrey Co. Tennessee
Admitted, Act Feb'y 3. 1853 at rate of $62. 50 c per Annum, commencing at date of said act.
Service private Inf'ty - 15 months " " Cav. 3 "
Pay in due
Certificate to
W m James Ely Charlotte, Dickson Co. Tennessee.

State of Tennessee } S.S. county of Humphreys } Personally appeared before me Robert Smith an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and after being duly sworn according to law, declared that David Farnish who married Hannah Farnish and Hannah (now) Hannah Farnish was at the time of solemnizing said marriage a Justice of the Peace.
There is a Reverend Mr. Farnish - and they suppose that his Minister of the Gospel is Hannah Farnish, a Minister of the Gospel) was installed in the secularization, and qualified to through Inadvertonery.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3 day of Decr 1854 Robert Smith (J.P.) Sarah H. Walker Mark Millyt Ann Crowell Mark

State of Tennessee } I. Levi M. Collum, Clerk of the County Humphreys County } Court of said County, do hereby Certify that Robert Smith Esqr. before whom the within affidavit were made, is now and was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected Commissioner and qualified as such and that the signature there to purporting to be his is genuine—
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said County at office the 16 th day of December A.D. 1856
Levi M. Collum, Clerk.

Official Business W. A. James From Charles Brant of the River Department of the Interior Washington City D. C.  Dear Sir:  32-112 29583

State of Tennessee. I Thomas McNeilly Clerk of the County Dickson County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that application has been made to me for the records evidence of the marriage of Howell Freeman to Hannah Dally, and after having made diligent search for the same in my office, do hereby certify, that no such records evidence exists in my office. I also certify, that a tornado or storm passed through this Town on 30th May 1830, which blew down the Court House, and destroyed all the marriage Licenses and Bonds previous to that date, and that it was the practice or custom at that time to return the marriage Licenses with the return of the minister of the Gospel, or Justice of the peace thereof, into the County Court Clerk's office, & to be made a matter of record by him.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office at Charlotte, this 12th day of Dec r 1836.
Thos McNeilly Clerk

State of North Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
I William H. Surratt Secretary of State in and for the State aforesaid, do certify that it appears from the musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, that Asaell Freeman a private in Capt. Garters Company of the 10 th Regiment entered the service on the 25 th April 1781 for 12 months and served out his time
Given under my Hand this 3 rd of December 1831
W. H. Surratt

Brief in the case of Hannah Newman , widow of Howell Newman Humphry County and State of Tennessee act February 3. 1833.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of claimant was a pensioner of the United States in the Tennessee rolls at rate of $62. 50 c per annum, and died May 4, 1836 - his widow "Hannah" having received the annuity at that date, - as appear by 3 d Auditor's report.
Marriage, in 1830, intestate, and present (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Widowhood, proved by several witnesses. Claimant was allowed land under act of March 3. 1833, as the widow of said pensioner.
W m James, Esq r Charlotte,
Name and residence of Agent
Dickson Co Tennessee.
R. Ledder Examining Clerk.

1849, Letter to Ch
Sep 10. 1869

Department of the Interior,
PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D. C., Sep 4, 1869.
Madam,
Your claim for retroactive Pension suspended and the Act of Feb 1862 is suspended for a new declaration of loyalty & continued widowhood made in accordance with the printed form & instructions sent with this.
The Officer who takes the deposition of the witness must certify as to his knowledge of their loyalty and credibility and how such knowledge is obtained.
Wannah Freeman. Haverly Kumphays. C
Yours

Payment to be made at
Nashville, by
Just M. Smith, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Tennessee.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 253 Vol. 4
D. W. Pettys Clerk.

Ex L.A.R. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WIDOW'S PENSION.
Office calculation #332.0579 I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853,
Hannah Freeman, widow of Howell Freeman, who was a Private of Infantry & Cavalry, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of Sixty-two dollars and fifty one cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Amount due in this certificate.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this eighteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight.
Z. Morrison
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and countersigned.
W. A. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions.

Charleston Farm Official Business Dec 24 Pay to the order of  H. H. Freeman dealer Twenty five Dollars $25.00  Doe 201434 Department of Agriculture Washington D.C.  Jan. 
Additional proc to be paid on No. 34 No. 34 March 1855

FREE
Official Business W. James
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting, Commr. of Pensions, Washington City, D. C.

71. 885
Was and

3 d Auditor's Office Dec r 31. 1836.
Sir:
Howell Freeman, Act. 1832. West Tenn. at; died 4 May 1836. This pension has been paid in full to that date, to Hannah Freeman his widow.
Very Respectfully Your obedient Auditor
Geo: C. Whiting Esq. Comm r of Pensions
He Has
Pension Office, Dec. 31. 1836.
The Chief Auditor will please certify the date of which within name pension was paid, and name of the person who receives.
Very Respectfully Yours to be
Thos Cummins

3 d Auditor's Office Oct. 9. 1858
Pension Office, October 5, 1858
The 3 d Auditor and since placed with the Natl. Guard of the State of Tennessee, and now upon his return of the same now  is in his State
Very Respectfully
John D. Bell
To Gen. Humphreys
Sir: Howell Freeman Nashville Tenn. As 1832, at $ per annum died May 4. 1836, his pension has been paid in full to that date to his widow Hannah. Very Resp'y A. J. Minner Auditor Geo. C. Whiting Esq. (Comt. of Pensions)

JP Pension Office,
October 5, 1858.
Sir,

I Hannah Freeman do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the union of States thereunder; that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God!
Hannah Freeman mark
Sworn & subscribed before me on this the 14 th day of November A D 1867 W W Hobbs Co Clerk

State of Tennessee } ss Humphreys County }
On this the 14 th day of November A D One Thousand Eight hundred and Sixty seven Personally appeared before me W. W. Habbs Clerk of the County Court in said State and County, the same being a Court of Record. Hannah Freeman aged Eighty Years a resident of Humphreys County in the State of Tennessee who being sworn according to law declares that she is the identicle Hannah Freeman who was a pensioner on the Roll of the Gaging At Nashville, and whose pension Certificate is herewith returned that she has resided since the 1 st day of January A D 1861 in the 9 th civil District of Humphreys County Tennessee that during this period her means of subsistence have been gained by the labor and assistance of her younger Sister and charitable gifts of her neighbors, and since the organization of civil law the County Court has appropriated money for her support and that she has not brought an action against the Government of the United States or she has not in any way or manner encouraged the Rebels or manifested a sympathy with them because the date that her pension was last paid is not remembered.
This application is made for the purpose of securing a restoration of her name to the pension Rolls and obtaining a new pension Certificate — One

such as she may be entitled to under existing laws. Reference being made to the evidence heretofore filed in the pro- -secution office to substantiate her original claims. Hannah her Freeman Mark
Also personally appeared Moses Crowell and Sarah Walker residents of Humphrey County Tennessee persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Ham- nah Freeman make her mark to the foregoing declaration and they further depose that have been acquainted with her for the last thirty years and one well know to the fact that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and they further swear that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. that she has not intermarried but is yet the widow of Moses Crowell Mark Heavell Freeman Deed Sarah her Walker Mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 14 th of November A D 1867, and I further certify that the contents of the above declaration of Hannah Freeman, was read and made known to her, and in the presence of Moses Crowell, and Sarah Walker subscribing witnesses before they signed their names. I further certify that I have no interest direct or indirect

in the prosecution of this claim -
Given under my hand and Official seal of Office the day and date first written
A. W. Hobbs Clerk County Court of Humphrys County Tenn

Howell Freeman Esq. Jenn 201.434
Charlotte Tenn Oct 5
Business. Mr. James. Free
After P.M. Boyleton
Minist. Com. of the Interior. Washington City. D.C.
additional proof to Secularization No 201.434 act. 3 March. 1855.

Colorado Springs. Colo.
August 9 th 1915.
Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions.
Rec. Mar 1916
Dear Sir:
I am trying to trace some of my Revolutionary ancestors to gain membership to D.A.R. Society.
Will you please send me any data for pension or bounty land claim made by Howell Freeman a native of North Carolina and afterwards lived in Carroll County Tenn. His approximate date of birth would be 1760 to 65. I estimate this on account of his son William Freeman my great grandfather who was born March 25 th 1782 Carroll County Tenn.

and died 1872 El Dara Ill.
Howell Freeman's wife's name was Elizabeth.
Trusting to hear from you at an early date.
Respectfully
Mrs H. M. Mason
2103 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs
Colorado.

1915. Aug 18 - Testimony to Mrs. H. M. Mason. M. B. H.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9296 Hannah Freeman wid of Howell Freeman Pri Rev War
Act: Feb. 3 d 1853
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 252
[Arrangement of 1870.]